Like many laptops in 2018, it has a
2-in-1 convertible design with a 360-degree hinge allowing it to switch to
tablet and tent modes. It also comes with the latest Intel 8th gen quad-core
processor, a 13.3-inch FHD (1,920-by-1,080) touch display, 8 GB of memory, and
256 GB of solid-state storage.

It’s priced at $1,149.99 but often
can be purchased at a $100 to $200 discount, even directly from HP.

MacBook Air 2018

The long-awaited redesign is a
marked improvement on the classic MacBook Air, which hadn’t seen a significant
design change since 2008 when it was introduced by Steve Jobs.

Like the original version, it is
light and durable with a 13.3-inch display. But this version comes with modern
features like a high-resolution Retina (2,560-by-1,600) display and a Touch ID
fingerprint reader. It’s also lighter and smaller than the classic.

The base model with 8 GB of memory
and 128 GB of storage goes for $1,199.

Lenovo Yoga C930

The China-based computer maker
offers a wide range of laptops but this is definitely one of its best,
receiving a number of 4- and-5-star reviews.

The 2-in-1 convertible (360-degree
display) C930 screams premium design and materials. Highlights include a
soundbar built into the hinge, a nicely-situated slot for a pen near the back
hinge, and all-day battery life. The Yoga C930 also comes with an 8th gen Intel
quad-core processor, 13.9-inch FHD (1,920-by-1,080) touch display, 8 GB of
memory and a 256 GB solid-state drive.

It’s priced at $1,399.99 but often
can be found at retailers or direct from Lenovo with hefty discounts.

Microsoft Surface Go

The smallest Surface laptop-tablet
hybrid is a rare combination of low price and quality.

This is a laptop for travelers,
weighing just 1.15 pounds. The Surface Go Signature Type Cover keyboard adds
another half a pound, keeping the weight well under 2 pounds.

Most laptops run Windows 10 or
Apple’s macOS. But Chromebooks are built around Google’s Chrome OS and
typically don’t require a lot of expensive hardware so they tend to be
inexpensive.

The Pixelbook is at the apex of
the Chromebook market and comes with a high-quality chassis and a gorgeous
high-resolution display (360-degree hinge). It comes with an energy-efficient
Intel processor, 128 GB of storage (more than enough for a Chromebook) and
8 GB of memory.

The Pixelbook is priced at $999
but can often be discounted by $100 or more.